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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,437.91, 1,984.68 and 848.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,437.91, 1,984.68 and 848.63 is: 1,171.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,437.91 : 1,984.68 = 848.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,437.91/1,984.68 = 848.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,437.91x = 1,984.68 × 848.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,437.91x = 1,684,263.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,684,263.95/1,437.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.33

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